Gangai Amaran writes the lyrics for ‘Ooruvittu Ooruvanthu,’ while Ilaiyaraaja composes the tune. Malaysia Vasudevan lends his voice to this track, which is part of the album ‘Karagattakaran.’ The song mixes a catchy beat with a story about love and responsibility.
Released: January 9, 2026
Ooruvittu Ooruvanthu
Gangai Amaran | Ilaiyaraaja • From “Karagattakaran”
Karagattakaran’s Ooruvittu Ooruvanthu Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The lyricist drafts a conversation between brothers, warning against the dangers of love with lines like, ‘Don’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.’ The words blend humor and caution, creating a playful yet thoughtful tone. Malaysia Vasudevan brings these lyrics to life with his lively performance.
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Peru Kettu PonathinnaIf your good name gets ruined,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Namma Pozhappu EnnagungaWhat will become of our livelihood?
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Vittudu ThambiJust leave it, brother,
Idhu Venam ThambiYou don’t need this, brother.
Ithanai PeruThere are so many people,
Veedu Ungalai Nambi 2And the whole house is relying on you.
Ba Ba Ba BaBa Ba Ba Ba.
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Peru Kettu PonathinnaIf your good name gets ruined,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Namma Pozhappu EnnagungaWhat will become of our livelihood?
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Annachi Enna Eppothum NeengaBig brother, don’t keep thinking of me,
Thappaga Enna VenamIn the wrong way,
Ponnale Kettu Poveno EndruWorrying that I’ll be ruined by a girl.
Aaraichi Panna VenamYou don’t need to overanalyze this.
Oorula OlagathilaIn this town and in this world,
Enga Kadhai Pol Yedhum NadakaliyaHaven’t stories like ours happened before?
Pab Bab Pab BabPab Bab Pab Bab.
Veetayum MaranthuputtuForgetting their own homes,
Vera Oru Natukku OdaliyaHaven’t they run off to other lands?
Pab Bab Pab BabPab Bab Pab Bab.
Manmadha LeelaiyaiThe playful games of Cupid,
Vendravar UndooHas anyone ever truly conquered them?
Illa IllaNo, no.
Mangai IlladhoruA life without a woman,
Vetriyum UndoDoes it hold any victory?
Illa IllaNo, no.
Manmadha LeelaiyaiThe playful games of Cupid,
Vendravar UndooHas anyone ever truly conquered them?
Mangai IlladhoruA life without a woman,
Vetriyum UndoDoes it hold any victory?
Kadhal EederaFor love to succeed,
Padu En KoodaSing along with me.
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Vittudu ThambiJust leave it, brother,
Idhu Venam ThambiYou don’t need this, brother.
Ithanai PeruThere are so many people,
Veedu Ungalai NambiAnd the whole house is relying on you.
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Aana Porandha Ellarum PonnaEveryone born as a man,
Anbaga Enna VenumShould think of women with affection.
Veena Thirinja Anandham IllaThere is no joy in wandering aimlessly.
Verenna Solla VenumWhat else needs to be said?
Vazhkaiya RasikanumnaIf you want to enjoy life,
Vanji KodiA slender beauty,
Vasanai Pada VenumYou need her fragrance nearby.
Pab Bab Pab BabPab Bab Pab Bab.
Valibam InikanumnaIf your youth is to be sweet,
Ponna KonjamA girl, just a little,
Aasayil Thoda VenumYou must touch with desire.
Pab Bab Pab BabPab Bab Pab Bab.
Kanniya ThedungaSearch for a maiden,
Karpanai VarumAnd imagination will flow.
Aama Ama MaYes, yes, oh yes.
Kandathum AyiramThe moment you see her,
Kaviyam VarumA thousand poems will come.
Aama Ama MaYes, yes, oh yes.
Kanniya ThedungaSearch for a maiden,
Karpanai VarumAnd imagination will flow.
Kandathum AyiramThe moment you see her, a thousand,
Kaviyam VarumPoems will come.
Kadhal IllamaWithout love,
Boomi Ingedhu UuWhere would this earth be?
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Peru Kettu PonathinnaIf your good name gets ruined,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Namma Pozhappu EnnagungaWhat will become of our livelihood?
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Vittudu ThambiJust leave it, brother,
Idhu Venam ThambiYou don’t need this, brother.
Ithanai PeruThere are so many people,
Veedu Ungalai Nambi 2And the whole house is relying on you.
Ba Ba Ba BaBa Ba Ba Ba.
Ooru Vittu Ooru VandhuLeaving one town and coming to another,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Kadhal Keedhal PannathingaDon’t go falling in love or any of that nonsense.
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Peru Kettu PonathinnaIf your good name gets ruined,
Baba BaaBaba Baa,
Namma Pozhappu EnnagungaWhat will become of our livelihood?
Baba BaaBaba Baa.
Ooruvittu Ooruvanthu Music Video
‘Ooruvittu Ooruvanthu’ lyrics offer a mix of wit and wisdom about love and duty. The song features Malaysia Vasudevan and is part of the iconic ‘Karagattakaran’ album.